When, where and how to watch Asia Cup cricket and full schedule of Asia Cup 2018

All you need to know and full schedule of Asia Cup 2018

Asia Cup Cricket is around the corner. The focus now shifts to the UAE as it hosts the 14th edition of the continental tournament. Six teams including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangaldesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong and defending champions India, will battle for supremacy in the tournament that begins on September 15. The tournament is split into two groups with India, Pakistan and Hong Kong in one group and Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan in the other. Two top teams will then qualify for the Super Fours where six matches will be played. Two top teams from there will then play the final on September 28 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Here’s a low down of everything you need to know about the Asia Cup 2018 schedule and also when, where and how to watch the matches.

When does Asia Cup 2018 begin?

Asia Cup 2018 will begin on September 15. Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh in the tournament opener. All matches will begin at 5 pm IST. Here is the full Asia Cup 2018 schedule:

September 21 – Group A Winner vs Group B Runner-up (Dubai) September 21 – Group B Winner vs Group A Runner-up (Abu Dhabi) September 23 – Group A Winner vs Group A Runner-up (Dubai) September 23 – Group B Winner vs Group B Runner-up (Abu Dhabi) September 25 – Group A Winner vs Group B Winner (Dubai) September 26 – Group A Runner-up vs Group B Runner-up (Abu Dhabi)

Final

September 28 (Dubai)

How to watch the Asia Cup 2018 Live?

All the matches of Asia Cup 2018 Live will be telecasted on Star Sports network. You can also stream Asia Cup 2018 live on Hotstar. To get a premium subscription on Hotstar, you will have to register and pay a fee of ₹199 for a month.

When is India playing in Asia Cup 2018?

Indian team for the Asia Cup 2018 was announced while the team was away on the England tour. With no Virat Kohli this time around, India plays its first match against Hong Kong on September 18 followed by the mouth-watering clash against Pakistan the very next day. If India were to qualify for the Super fours, they will then face three more matches to fight for a place in the finals.